What are IRMA Management Development Programmes?
IRMA's Management Development Programmes are focused learning interventions for professionals and organisations. They sit alongside the institute's longer academic programmes and are built around specific management and development needs.
Who Should Choose an IRMA MDP?
MDPs are relevant for working professionals, managers, development practitioners and organisations seeking targeted capability building. The eligibility and participant profile can differ for each programme.
Management Themes
IRMA's broader expertise covers rural management, cooperatives, agribusiness, social entrepreneurship, public policy, livelihoods, sustainability, CSR and development management. Current MDP offerings have included topics such as working-capital and risk management, workplace power relationships, leadership, project management, machine learning for the development sector and business analytics.
IRMA MDP Fees & Upcoming Dates
Unlike the MBA programmes, IRMA's Management Development Programmes have programme-specific fees and schedules. The official MDP information states that quoted fees are exclusive of applicable government taxes.
| Upcoming MDP | Official date | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Business Analytics for Decision Making | 28–30 October 2026 | ₹45,000 |
| Developing Organization Through Coaching | 18–20 November 2026 | ₹45,000 |
| Management of Hybrid Organization | 21–23 December 2026 | ₹45,000 |
For any MDP not listed above, students should use the individual upcoming-programme notice for the latest fee, dates and eligibility. Government taxes are extra, as applicable.
IRMA MDP FAQs
Are IRMA MDPs full-time MBA programmes?
No. They are focused management-development programmes and should not be treated as equivalent to the two-year MBA(RM).
Can working professionals apply?
Yes, MDPs are designed for professional capability building, but eligibility depends on the individual programme.
What is the duration of an MDP?
Duration varies by programme. Use the individual official programme notice.
What kind of topics are covered?
IRMA's current MDP listings include management, leadership, finance/risk, project management, analytics, technology and development-sector themes.